Getafe have appointed Fran Escriba as their new coach on a three-year deal, the Primera Division club announced on Friday.

The 50-year-old Spaniard, who resigned from Elche this week after three years in charge, becomes Getafe's fourth manager since last summer, following on from Cosmin Contra, Quique Sanchez Flores and caretaker Pablo Franco.

A statement from Getafe read: "Getafe and Fran Escriba have today reached an agreement for the next three seasons. The coach will be unveiled to the media...

Cristiano Ronaldo took his goal tally to 61 goals in all competitions this season with a hat trick on Saturday.

Real Madrid signed off their Primera Division season with a wild 7-3 win over Getafe featuring yet another Cristiano Ronaldo hat trick.

The Portugal forward struck three times before half-time -- giving him a personal-best for goals this season -- but his team still did not have the lead after explosive finishes from Getafe trio Sergio Escudero, Diego Castro and Mehdi Lacen.

Second-half goals from Javier Hernandez, James Rodriguez, Jese and Marcelo earned victory but Real's season will still...